# Tullamore

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# road less travelled

'That's all I knew, the area I lived in wasn't the most affluent area'

Cormac Izuchukwu has taken a unique route into pro rugby and is now impressing with Ulster.

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Mar 6th 2021, 10:00 AM

# Offaly

Investigation launched after shots fired at house in Tullamore estate

No one was injured in the incident.

17.7k

Dec 1st 2020, 7:41 AM

# Kildare

Fifth person arrested over alleged corrupt practices at Kildare and Wicklow Education Training Board

The man is the fifth person to be arrested as part on an ongoing investigation.

34.8k

Nov 24th 2020, 1:08 PM

# ON THE SPOT

Penalties viewed as cruel by some but what is the just way to conclude a GAA championship tie?

Shootouts in Tyrone and Offaly football brought the system into focus again.

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Sep 21st 2020, 3:53 PM

# entertainers golf society

Golf group says it 'adhered to guidelines' after 20 members test positive following Tullamore trip

A member of the group had Covid-19 and died suddenly from an unrelated illness.

64.5k

Sep 18th 2020, 4:06 PM

# Tullamore

Offaly meat factory to reopen in the coming days after halting operations due to Covid-19 outbreak

Carroll Cuisine said all of its factory based employees were tested and received a negative result for Covid-19.

21.9k

Aug 14th 2020, 11:14 AM

# Courts

Soccer referee who suffered broken jaw receives €5,000 compensation from attacker

Daniel Sweeney also suffered a fractured eye socket during the attack after a match in 2018.

21.9k

Jun 16th 2020, 1:12 PM

# laid to rest

'I was at home before Paddy was in the graveyard' - paying respects to GAA heroes in era of Covid-19

Offaly legend Paddy Fenning was laid to rest in Tullamore this week, where strict social distancing measures took place.

54.1k

May 23rd 2020, 10:24 AM

# Offaly

Third person dies as gardaí investigate unexplained deaths at hostel in Tullamore

Gardaí have been investigating after two women died at the hostel on Sunday.

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May 1st 2020, 9:10 AM

# Offaly

Investigation underway into unexplained deaths of two women at hostel in Tullamore

Another 23-year-old male is also in critical condition in hospital.

33.7k

Apr 27th 2020, 5:44 PM

# Tullamore

Four buildings in Tullamore town centre to be used for new direct provision centre

Local representatives and government officials met this afternoon to discuss the plans.

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Feb 20th 2020, 5:05 PM

# Asylum Seekers

'We don't want to create an 'us and them' scenario': Tullamore councillors to discuss planned Direct Provision centre

“It’s a fait accompli, I would prefer if there had been more consultation,” one councillor said.

14.2k

Feb 19th 2020, 3:01 PM

# Tullamore

Direct provision centre to accommodate up to 168 asylum seekers in Offaly from early March

The premises was offered to the Department via the recent public procurement competition for the Midlands region.

29.3k

Feb 18th 2020, 10:19 PM

# Offaly

Gardaí appeal for help in finding man (27) missing since Christmas Eve

Pawel Walkowiak was last seen in Tullamore, Co Offaly.

27.1k

Dec 28th 2019, 5:41 PM

# Tullamore

51-year-old man missing from home in Co Offaly since last Thursday

51-year-old Tomasz Biesiada was last seen near his home on 12 December.

15.5k

Dec 17th 2019, 12:01 PM

# Tullamore

Appeal to find woman missing from Offaly since Monday

Pauline Walsh was last seen four days ago.

19.3k

Aug 9th 2019, 9:50 AM

# Champions

Quirke scores 1-7 as Cork overcome Monaghan to secure All-Ireland minor crown

Last year’s beaten finalists were playing in their sixth straight decider and showed their experience.

7.7k

Aug 5th 2019, 4:57 PM

# winning ways

O’Hanlon scores 1-3 as Armagh hold off comeback specialists Cork in Tullamore

Midfielder Caroline O’Hanlon was instrumental as Armagh secured a precious win in Tullamore against Cork.

6.9k

Jul 27th 2019, 5:53 PM

# Tullamore

Boy (5) and man (30s) killed in Offaly collision involving a car and lorry

The crash occurred at around 5pm today.

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May 27th 2019, 9:24 PM

# Round Two

Cian O'Neill: 'No one’s more disappointed than us, stick with us'

The Kildare manager must prepare for a replay after not closing out yesterday’s game with Longford.

8.8k

May 27th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Strong start

50 scores in Tullamore clash as Laois win Joe McDonagh Cup opener against Offaly

A four-point win for Eddie Brennan’s side in tonight’s game.

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May 11th 2019, 10:08 PM

# Tullamore

Escaped killer spent 15 years living under alias in Offaly

Roy Norman Kenyon has been at large since 2003 and there is currently a European Arrest Warrant for his return to the UK.

39.0k

Feb 19th 2019, 6:15 PM

# Nine

'Hopefully we can get girls into clubs and playing from a younger age'

Ireland Women scrum-half Ailsa Hughes is looking to take her game to the next level.

16.9k

Nov 17th 2018, 8:30 AM

# Malware

Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore hit by Windows ransomware attack

The hospital suffered a Windows Ransomware attack on Wednesday.

29.0k

Nov 15th 2018, 10:30 PM

# horseleap

Referee who was assaulted at football game says he forgives those who attacked him

The FAI has begun an investigation into the attack.

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Nov 13th 2018, 7:56 PM

# Offaly

Investigation underway after soccer referee injured during assault at midlands match

Gardaí were called to the incident at a football club in Horseleap, Co Offaly shortly before 1pm yesterday.

25.2k

Nov 12th 2018, 9:07 AM

# Tullamore

Schoolboy and family granted permission to stay in Ireland following campaign

Nonso Muojeke attends Tullamore College in Offaly.

23.2k

Oct 10th 2018, 7:05 PM

# Work

Sennheiser has been told to offer better redundancy payouts to staff being axed in Offaly

The electronics manufacturer is culling 65 jobs at its Tullamore facility.

1.9k

Oct 4th 2018, 3:57 PM

# Ploughing On

Extra day of National Ploughing Championships to take place following cancellation of today's events

It follows a decision this morning to call off today’s events due to damage at the site.

15.9k

Sep 19th 2018, 4:48 PM

# off for the day

'Like an earthquake hit': Heavy traffic out of Screggan as Ploughing cancelled due to weather

Tents, portable toilets and signage have been blown over and the event is off for the day.

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Sep 19th 2018, 2:35 PM

# Royal Roar

0-8 for Mitchell as Meath end 10-year for Leinster minor title glory with win over Kildare

A 1-15 to 1-7 victory for Meath in Tullamore this afternoon.

7.1k

Jul 21st 2018, 3:46 PM

# Tullamore

Elderly man beaten over the head with a stick during Offaly burglary

The man, who is in his 70s, also had a knife held to his throat.

17.8k

Dec 19th 2017, 12:03 PM

# Wrap

It's been a difficult road for Tullamore but there were jubilant scenes as they secured first AIL win

Elsewhere, Alison Miller grabbed five tries as Old Belvedere ran riot.

7.2k

Nov 13th 2017, 5:53 AM

# Faithful Leader

Two-time All-Ireland winner confirmed as Offaly's new hurling boss

Kevin Martin will be in charge of the county next season.

10.5k

Nov 8th 2017, 10:23 AM

# women's AIL wrap

Reigning champions UL Bohs climb up to the top of the Women's AIL table

Meanwhile, Railway Union defeated Old Belvedere and Galwegians got the better of Blackrock.

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Oct 1st 2017, 8:25 PM

# josephine pender

'I hope you are in the light now Fi': Letter written by late mother of missing Fiona Pender

Fiona Pender’s brother John has released a statement, following the death of his mother.

25.6k

Sep 24th 2017, 6:00 AM

# Martin Kehoe Jr

Minute's silence held at Ploughing Championships for man who died on Wexford farm

Martin Kehoe Jr was overcome by fumes at his farm in Foulksmills yesterday.

21.1k

Sep 20th 2017, 2:50 PM

# Hospitalised

Investigation launched after a man was shot in a field in Offaly

The incident happened shortly before 10pm in a field in the outskirts of Tullamore.

21.2k

Aug 31st 2017, 12:56 PM

# 21 years on

'I would go so far as to beg them': Mother of missing Fiona Pender makes heartfelt appeal

Fiona Pender went missing 21 years ago today.

19.8k

Aug 23rd 2017, 10:05 PM

# Keep the Faith

Offaly GAA chiefs want to 'draw a line in the sand' and will ask review group to reconsider resignations

It’s been a tough few weeks for the Faithful county.

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Aug 2nd 2017, 11:31 AM